Logic question

I'm trying to record my guitar on Logic using a M audio oxygen midi controller to connect the guitar to the computer but I'm not getting any sound. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Check your Midi/audio set up and check that the audio is being passed into the M-Audio.

Wait. Isn't the Oxygen a MIDI controller? You need an audio interface like the Fast Track. You are using the wrong tool.

Yeah, the Oxygen is a MIDI controller. When I plug it in to my mac and use logic as an instrument track, the keyboard is fine. As it has a second input, I assumed that I should somehow be able to plug my guitar into it and put it through the computer that way. Was I wrong for thinking this?

unless your guitar outputs midi, your midi controller won't have anything to control.

I think maybe your oxygen box is midi only and your guitar needs an analog to digital converter rather than midi.

hence, no sound.

Thanks for the tip. I knew that there was something wrong, but had no idea what.

That jack on your Oxygen is for an expression pedal. It is not an instrument input.

You need something like:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePre.html
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FastTrackPro.html
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FastTrack.html
http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=53
http://www.focusrite.com/products/audio_interfaces/scarlett_2i2/

There a slew of others and most cost under $300 or less in the US. Decided if you want Firewire or USB 2.0

Thanks so much for your help. I did have in mind to get an apogee duet at some point, but it looks like that "some point" will be a lot sooner. I really have limited knowledge when it comes to this sort of thing.

Thanks so much for your help. I did have in mind to get an apogee duet at some point, but it looks like that "some point" will be a lot sooner. I really have limited knowledge when it comes to this sort of thing.

Well look at this way, at least you had the good sense to get a decent DAW,